HPE StoreOnce vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

The compared Hewlett Packard Enterprise and OpenText solutions aren't in the same category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 19.3% mindshare in the category. OpenText is ranked #25 in BRS , with an average rating of 7.4, and holds a 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

HPE StoreOnce

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93% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

Read 101 OpenText Data Protector reviews

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1,052 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

HPE StoreOnce

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Executive Summary

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreOnce

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

107

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (2nd), Disk Based Backup Systems (2nd)

OpenText Data Protector

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

101

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (25th)

Mindshare comparison

HPE StoreOnce and OpenText Data Protector aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HPE StoreOnce is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 19.3%, up 16.9% compared to last year.
OpenText Data Protector, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 0.6% mindshare, down 0.7% since last year.

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Andrew Mcbeath

Technical Director of Managed IT Division at base2

Maximized storage capacity and minimized costs and an easy setup

Most of our client base is between fifty to five hundred end users. We occasionally recommend high-end HPE products for larger clients needing performance and reliability. Our clients predominantly use HPE StoreOnce for small business purposes in industries like dairy and finance Our clients have…

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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"If you have a large enough storage capacity then you can take an ample amount of data."

"From a centralized system, I can manage the interface, the backup policies, and the status of the database."

"Deduplication and compression are in a good ratio. It supports the HPE Catalyst protocol, which is much faster than NFS and other protocols. We use CommVault and Veeam, and these two solutions support the Catalyst protocol very well and are integrated at high speed. It is faster than normal access."

"The implementation is not that complex for someone who has experience."

"The stability of the solution is excellent."

"It's easy to backup data, manage. A"

"The valuable feature is the ability to work with the Veeam software to reduce the backup windows."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its catalyst mode, along with better performance, backup, and recovery."

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"The tool's most valuable aspect is its ease of management. It was not complex. In terms of features, I can mention a couple of things. For example, if you need to restore a VM, you can do it with multiple streams in OpenText Data Protector, which is an advantage over Commvault, from what I've noticed, having worked with multiple tools. Another thing is the Oracle backups; configuring Oracle backups is much easier in OpenText Data Protector."

"Micro Focus Data Protector's most valuable feature is its interaction with the fiber share. It is easy to use, we use it to back up without any problem to VTLs, and can use the Fiber Channel that is still the TCP."

"I like that Micro Focus keeps a separate catalog of our data."

"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."

"The most valuable features of this solution were the features we worked most with which were telemetry, and the scheduler."

"The installation was simple and provided an easy way to install even on Unix servers. It has excellent features like deduplication."

"It is a traditional backup model. If you talk about file server and the official Windows database, it's a stable product."

"The normal file system backup is easy to manage, and our success rate is quite high."

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Cons

"The cost is at the forefront of everyone's mind."

"The solution must provide backup options for smaller capacities."

"Hardware maintenance involves some downtime for backup destination storage which can be a problem for some."

"One item I wanted to see is SSD drives as a cache, and that was, for a time, still lacking in StoreOnce, however, they have done it now. It's not available yet, however, it will be shortly."

"The product could be improved with better support for data protection."

"Some high-level cybersecurity features could be achieved with some entities, and their integration could be built into the store."

"The user interface of HPE StoreOnce should be more user-friendly. Additionally, the configuration and troubleshooting could be better."

"We're outsourced with a partner who recalls a larger amount of problems with the stability of the product."

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"People prefer Veeam because the interface is easier, and Data Protector is difficult in comparison."

"Many of our users complain about the GUI. You still need to rely on the command line interface. Because it originated as a Unix system, Data Protector is still a command line-driven solution, which makes it seem rather dated compared to systems that are built around a GUI from day one. It doesn't affect the functionality, but some people don't find it user-friendly."

"Micro Focus Data Protector must improve its overall evolution record. They need to focus on hardware based instant recovery, client recovery, and cloud ability. Now there is no cloud ability."

"I'm uncertain if it supports virtual machine backup and restoration. If they could enhance this aspect, they could gain more support from end users."

"The graphical interface needs to be improved."

"VMware backup integration and cloud recovery is lacking."

"The solution is not intuitive enough. I think they should work on the user experience and the graphical interface. These can be a lot better."

"Virtualization."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"To be honest, we were quite happy with the price, but we always want things cheaper than they are. I think for what we got, we felt that the price was quite reasonable comparing it to other products that provide that same level of functionality."

"There are costs for additional storage and space."

"The licensing schemes could improve in HPE StoreOnce and the price is high. They should reduce the price."

"The price puts me off. It's definitely on the high side."

"Price-wise, it comes with a high price tag when compared to other products."

"The product's pricing is medium."

"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."

"I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool."

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"Data Protector's pricing is very competitive and we have no issues in this regard. I would give it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."

"We have many competitors who are pricing better, and we believe that our pricing is higher."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."

"In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The solution is quite expensive, possibly rated around seven and a half on a scale of one to ten. It aligns with the costs of similar high-quality solutions in the industry.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

The cost is at the forefront of everyone's mind. While the solution does everything expected, it would be beneficial if AI could be integrated for optimization and monitoring. This could improve th...

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What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

Pricing is high compared to other solutions. If they offer suitable features and a compatible price, we can attract clients. If the tech support becomes good, the price becomes less of a concern. W...

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector. This has been an issue, especially when troubleshooting or integrating with other vendor-spe...

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Also Known As

HP StoreOnce

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise

OpenText

Overview

HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

Sample Customers

Eurobank Serbia

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

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